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The definition of economical is something cost effective that is a good value, or someone who doesn't waste, or who is frugal and doesn't spend more than necessary.

(adjective)

A cheap brand of cleaner that works really well and provides good value is an example of something that might be described as economical.
A person who is careful with his money and who doesn't spend foolishly is an example of someone who is economical.

See economical in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not wasting money, time, fuel, etc.; thrifty: an economical person, an economical stove
expressed or done with economy, as by using few words: an economical style
of economics; economic

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economically adverb

See economical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Prudent and thrifty in management; not wasteful or extravagant. See Synonyms at sparing.
Intended to save money, as by efficient operation or elimination of unnecessary features; economic: an economical heating system; an economical approach to control of corporate growth.

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